'Duck Dynasty' star drops in on State of the Union

The president and CEO of Duck Commander Willie Robertson stopped by the U.S. Capitol to shake hands and watch President Obama's address to the nation.

By Compiled by John-Henry Perera

on January 29, 2014 8:38 AM

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Willie Robertson of the television show "Duck Dynasty" and his wife
Korie Robertson were invited by Rep. Vance McAllister, R-La., as guests to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Jan. 28, 2014. See all the politicians who got to hobnob with the popular hunter and businessman. less

Willie Robertson of the television show "Duck Dynasty" and his wife
Korie Robertson were invited by Rep. Vance McAllister, R-La., as guests to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Jan. 28, ... more

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"Duck Dynasty's" Willie Robertson, center, and his wife Korie, pose with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., before President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014.

"Duck Dynasty's" Willie Robertson, center, and his wife Korie, pose with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., before President Barack Obama's State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014.

Willie Robertson, star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" show, center, waits to listen to President Barack Obama deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. less

Willie Robertson, star of A&E's "Duck Dynasty" show, center, waits to listen to President Barack Obama deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. on ... more

Willie Robertson, top row second right, of "Duck Dynasty", looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. less

Willie Robertson, top row second right, of "Duck Dynasty", looks on as U.S. President Barack Obama delivers the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 28, ... more

Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson and his wife Korie walk on the floor of the House after President Barack Obama gave the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) less

Duck Dynasty's Willie Robertson and his wife Korie walk on the floor of the House after President Barack Obama gave the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014. (AP ... more

Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson walks on the House floor after U.S. President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Jan. 28, 2014 at the Capitol.

Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson walks on the House floor after U.S. President Barack Obama delivered the State of the Union address before a joint session of Congress on Jan. 28, 2014 at the Capitol.

Willie Robertson, right, of the television show Duck Dynasty and his wife Korie Robertson, center, wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2014. less

Willie Robertson, right, of the television show Duck Dynasty and his wife Korie Robertson, center, wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress ... more

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Willie Robertson, right, of the television show Duck Dynasty and his wife Korie Robertson wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2014. less

Willie Robertson, right, of the television show Duck Dynasty and his wife Korie Robertson wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the ... more

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Willie Robertson, right, of the television show "Duck Dynasty" and his wife
Korie Robertson, left, wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to
deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in
the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 28, 2014. less

Willie Robertson, right, of the television show "Duck Dynasty" and his wife
Korie Robertson, left, wait for U.S. President Barack Obama to
deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of ... more

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Willie Robertson of the television show Duck Dynasty waits for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on January 28, 2014 in Washington, DC. less

Willie Robertson of the television show Duck Dynasty waits for U.S. President Barack Obama to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on ... more

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